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New supply network launched to market

Grove Group and Fleet Factors have teamed up to create Amicus, a new national distribution network committed to serving the vehicle repair sector with supply of refinish materials and consumables. […]

The Interview: Sunny Yip

bodyshop magazine catches up with Sunny Yip, the renowned Manchester-born painter who owns and operates Auto Spray in Darwen, Lancashire. Here, the 45-year-old “entrepreneur, repair technician and product tester” talks […]

SsangYong expands network

SsangYong Motors UK has appointed Normandy Garage in Guildford as the latest addition to its expanding dealer portfolio. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motors UK, said: “We are thrilled […]

BCF’s Bowtell secures global position

Chief executive of the British Coatings Federation Tom Bowtell has been elected vice-president of the World Coatings Council. The council, which provides a forum for exchange and co-operation on major […]

AW installs Sikkens system

AW Repair Group has installed AkzoNobel’s Sikkens Autowave 2.0 paint system across its group. The eco-friendly system will also help the group deliver on its commitment to the PAS2060 carbon […]

Dealerships reopen with widest choice

With showrooms opening again today, research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has found that car buyers have more choice than ever before. The latest analysis reveals that […]

EMaC secures warranty accreditation

EMaC has gained accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s Code of Practice for extended vehicle warranties. The code was launched in 2009 to drive up standards beyond those required by law […]

Car finance boom predicted post-lockdown

New research is predicting an auto finance boom as lockdown eases and pent-up demand for big ticket purchases is released. According to Zopa’s data, the total amount of car finance […]

Scania commits to greener future

Scania dealer TruckEast has committed to planting and maintaining one tree for each retail Scania truck sold. Last month the initiative kick-started with a variety of species planted for every […]

Customer surge expected when dealers reopen

Over two thirds of motorists are waiting for showrooms to reopen before purchasing a new car according to a new poll. A survey by Motorpoint found 75 per cent of […]

Consumer car finance down a quarter

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the consumer car finance market reported a fall in new business volumes of 27% in February 2021, compared […]

LEVC expands Scotland footprint

LEVC has expanded its UK dealer network with the appointment of a new sales and service partner, Aberdeenshire-based Gillanders Motors. Gillanders operates a light commercial vehicle business and is an […]